A week in Napier with my partner in publishing crime, Andrene Low, turned into a caffeine-fuelled, wine-lubricated marathon of indie authoring. Between editing, formatting, gym sessions, and a bit of money manifestation, I even managed lunch with Catherine Robertson and tea with Tina Clough — both romance authors. Is the universe hinting at a genre change?
Read MoreFriday was one of those days where nerves and excitement battled it out right up until showtime! I had the honour of MCing the 2025 China International Book Trading Corporation seminar in Auckland, and despite my pre-stage terror, it reminded me why I love these industry events so much. From finally meeting Jenny Nagle from the NZ Society of Authors in person to hearing about China's innovative approach to protecting authors from AI copyright issues, it was a day full of meaningful connections and forward-thinking conversations...
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